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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Silver Linings

What's It Wednesday #62

Many
of you have gorgeous silver that you’ve inherited from family. So
beautiful holding such precious memories. From time to time a piece
here or there gets left behind, or borrowed and never returned. Those
are the pieces that I collect and try to find new uses for. This
pretty footed tray once had a lid I think and probably served a fine
casserole. It now holds a welcoming tray of toiletries for guest.

This
was a sugar shaker that now holds aromatic bath crystals.

This
oil and vinegar set is one of my favorites. The missing bottle made
me think of another way to use this very ornate set. It now holds
mouthwash, a rinse cup, and a precious Victorian silver handled
toothbrush.

A
lovely silver candy dish becomes an elegant soap dish,

and
this blinged up oil and vinegar now holds shampoo and conditioner.

I
adore the detail on this olive tray so it holds pearls, buttons, and
other gems that I use in my bottle designs.

How
about the double-decker toast and butter rack. Perfect on a desk for
letters or cards.

A
sweet little butter dish, perfect for holding a sweet treat.

The
odd sugar bowl can always make a perfect home for a plant,

and
a ladle doles out just the right amount of detergent in the laundry
room. I was torn between names for this post. Originally I thought
“Kitchen Closed” since the items are all kitchen related.

But
since they each give me so much pleasure in their new roles (like
this pickle castor that holds cotton balls in the bath), I chose
silver linings, because behind every cloud you can always find one.
Happy hunting!

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Love that double tiered butter and toast! Congratulations on being featured in Romantic Homes! I have not been able to read your blog lately to comment...so blogs just won't load on my computer at times?Love all the silver!

I can't get over the sheer volume of silver treasures you have. I have never seen anything like that butter and toast thing. It is so cool and beautiful! Thanks for hosting the party. I appreciate you having us over.Liz @ Quirky Vistas

Fabulous collection of silver sweetie, I'm SWOONING!!! I'm nuts over the "double decker toast and butter rack"! I've NEVER seen a piece as lovely and inetersting as this one. All the other pieces are gorgeous too! Thank you for this great party. Hugs,FABBY

Patti, you've created such a lovely post today. I don't have a lot of silver and I seldom bring it out any more. Looking at all the beautiful ways you are using your pieces makes me think I should bring some of mine out and use it in different ways. Thanks for the ideas!

Hi Patti, I love all of your beautiful treasures, and it's so nice that you have new ways of using them. I wanted to thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment on our blog. I do hope to start blogging again before to long... things just got so hectic around here that I had to stop posting for a while. Thanks again for checking on us.Hugs~~~ Daphne

What a timely post- I just polished all of my silver pieces on Tuesday and need to incorporate them back into some new spots throughout the house. After seeing where you used your pieces, I'll definitely be placing some of them into my bathrooms! Of course, I don't have those unique pieces that you do- the toast holder was amazing-but my small bowls and trays are going to be seen in a much different light now. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Hugs, Sue

Hi Patti, I just love silver plated antiques and have several pieces myself but your pieces are fantastic.That double decker toast rack! I've never seen one like that, I love it!! And how you used your cruet for the mouthwash and cup, too cute! I really like how you use them for other things, mine stays in the dining room in the antique stepback cupboard-I know, boring!! Thanks for hosting! Gina

Hi Patti, Me again, I just remembered my post that I did on silver plate and wanted to share it on your post of silver plate. I hope it is okay that I have two of my posts on your one party. If not let me know and I'll be sure to not do it again. *winks* Gina

Oh I always love it when y'all share your pretty silver items and glassware...there's just something about silver and sparkle together. I have a few nice pieces of silver that I keep in my craft room for buttons and such, but I always look for more! It's such an addictive thing!!Thanks so much for sharing your lovelies with us for my party!!!Blessings and hugs,Doni

Sooo beautiful Patti!... love the vintage toast rack and also the beautiful jar full of cotton balls... I have told you this before, your collections are the most romantic and exquisite I have ever seen!... wishing you a beautiful Sunday my friend, xoxo Julie Marie

Lovely silver pieces, Patti! I'm on the look out for small silver pieces like your footed tray {except without the feet} to hang on a small wall in our kitchen. I love using these silver pieces in different ways, too. I have a small silver heart shaped dish ~ it reminds me of the Ex Voto hearts that holds some decorative soaps in the guest bath. I also used a toast rack to hold business CD's at one time.

I too have an oil and vinegar silver set that I use to put GLITTER in! I have two in fact, for that very purpose!

Since watching all of Downton Abbey, I have whipped out forgotten silver pieces from my own collection that thankfully, I did not get rid of during a period of putting aside all things "Victorian" or so I thought. But when I bring these things out, they hold such a beauty in my gray/white décor.

Thank you sweet friend for coming to visit with me. I plan to take just a small break from posting. Have a lovely day! Anita

Oh, I love all your silver pieces. Several of them are on my "wish list"! Grogeous!! It has been a very busy week for me so, I am just now catching up from last week's party. Sorry to be so late! Thank you for sharing at TTF

My gosh you are brilliant! Just like your cut glass, crystal and silver. I'm sure you heard this a million times before, but you have a real nack for display and photography. At the end of the month, I'll be visiting my mom in Montreal and I be on a 6 hours train ride. This will give me the chance to catch up on your beautiful blog and all my blogging friends.Cheers,Anyesxx

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